SHIFT INTERLOCK MECHANISM OPERATION [P66M-D]

Structure

• During shifting, the shift rods, except for the one in operation, are locked in the neutral position by the interlock pins.

Operation

Neutral

• Each interlock pin is in the groove of each shift rod because no shift rod is operating.

1st/2nd shifting

• Movement of the 1st/2nd shift rod forces interlock pins A and C out of the 1st/2nd shift rod grooves, and the reverse shift rod and 3rd/4th shift rod are locked. In addition, interlock pin C forces interlock pin E out via interlock pin D, and the 5th/6th shift rod is locked.

3rd/4th shifting

• When the 3rd/4th shift rod operates, the other three shift rods are locked in the same way as the 1st/2nd shifting.

Reverse shifting

• Movement of the reverse shift rod forces interlock pin A out of the reverse shift rod groove, and the 1/2 shift rod is locked. In addition, interlock pin A forces interlock pins C and E out via interlock pins B and D, and the 3rd/4th shift rod and 5th/6th shift rod are locked.

5th/6th shifting

• When the 5th/6th shift rod operates, the other three shift rods are locked in the same way as the reverse shifting.